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From: Bill.Baughn@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Baughn)
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Subject: Amputee Information
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Date: 4 Jun 90 15:53:19 GMT
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In an earlier post you mentioned the Utah Arm.  Bilateral amputees
who have tried both usually reject the Utah arm in favor of body
powered hooks.  If you can be fitted with conventional prostheses
do so.  They are far more durable and functional than the
myoelectric devices.  Please don't take my previous messages as an
attempt to discourage prostheses.  You can develop great skill with
them but for complete independence you will need skill with your
stumps and your feet as well.

There is a surgical instrument that looks like long, curved
hemostats with loops on the end that might be helpful in toilet
skills.  You might describe this to a doctor or nurse and they
might be able to find one for you to try.

I can tell you that many others are successfully coping with limb loss as 
and more severe than yours.  You can too.  Don't think can't, think how. 

All The Best, 

Bill Baughn 

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